1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Evans, Walker, 1903-1945
Published: 1935 Dec.
Location: Main Street. Selma, Alabama.
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
This photograph is of the outside on the main street of Selma, Alabama. It seems like is day time, for people are walking the streets, and the lighting seems to be lighter then if if was night time. It also seems to be in a rather Urban place, since its a clothing shop, and people are making their way around, along with the stands along the side.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In this photograph there seems to be around ten people, of an older decent. You can't really see the people's faces, or emotions to clearly, but the main focus is the sign that lays over head, reading; Fixings for Men, which is said to be a clothing shop. Also in this picture there are newspaper stands, and other shops along the street, selling goods, as well as many cars parked along the side, and that’s what catches my eye when I first look at it. I think the reason it catches my eye is for the fact that it looks a bit like the streets of New York City, just with a bit less of people walking around.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This picture looks as if it was in a rather good part of Alabama. Its a business plaza, its seems, filled with many stores. Along with the stores, comes the active shoppers, which leads me to think of the place having good standing, and finances seem to be strong.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo seems light and positive. There isn't anything depressing in this picture.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
This picture if anything is the most positive of all of my choices. It seems like an average day for that time. People leaving to go to work, shops open for business, if I didn't know any better, I wouldn't even guess they were in the Great Depression or going into war. They seem fine with walking the streets, and easy going with their surroundings, which is why to me this is a light, positive living place, for business and homes.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My questions would be:
Why was this shop chosen, why not the one next to it?
Is this street the main attraction in the small town?
1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Lange, Dorothea
Published: 1936, July.
Location: Alabama black tenant farmer and part of his family.[Eutaw, Alabama]
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
This photograph is of the outside on a farm in Eutaw Alabama. It seems to be around mid afternoon, because not many people can farm in the dark. Given that it's a farm I'd have to say the location seems more rural, because from looking at the picture there doesn't seem to be many things around.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details?
In this photograph there are two people, one male and the other female. You can't really see the people's faces, because they are so set on their work of the land. You see the many rows of planting that had been done, as well as continuing on for miles.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This picture looks as if it was in a farming town of Alabama. Unlike the other photo there seems to have a lot less activity, and nothing to do, but work. It looks as if the place is the two farmers home in which they farm to place food on the table.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo looks light, but it seems to be in the middle of positive and negative. There is much to base anything on, except the condition on how the two are working, and it looks as if they have to do it, they don't choose to do it.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
Positive are hard to distinguish in this picture. There faces are down, which leads me to think that maybe they are so into their work that they enjoy it. But then you have to think, this is the Great Depression, and people work hard for the money that never seems to be brought in. So it's hard for me to decide the background for this photo.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My questions would be:
If these two people could do something else for a living would they?
Is there anyone else that helps them out in the field?
1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Delano, Jack
Published: 1941 May.
Location: African American tenant family near Greensboro, Alabama.
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
The setting of this photograph is in the outdoors, maybe close to evening. This seems to be located in Alabama, in a small home with African Americans.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details?
In this photograph there are eight people. Each seem to be of different age and all African Americans. There is the youngest, which seems to be a baby, three other young children, what seems to be two teenagers, and then two women. The clothing looks dirty, torn and old, as if they had been wearing it for weeks. The thing that catches my eye first would be what they are all staring at. You can see from where the photo is being taken, but it looks like they are waiting for something.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This photo is the home of all the people in the picture. It looks to small to fit each on, and it also looks a bit secluded. There is also a farm in the back, which to me means, they must farm as a living. The conditions, aside from being small also seem like it is on the brink of falling down.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo looks light, but also looks negative. The faces of the people are more of cold hard stares at whatever's coming. They seem unsure, and look as if nothing's going to improve, which also makes them look unhappy. So when I look at this picture I feel a bit upset of the conditions they are living in, and only wish to help them.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
The tone is something that’s more of what the photographer wants you to feel when looking at their art. To me it captured my attention. It seems like this family is helpless, and has negative expressions on their faces, which is one reason I feel the shot is a bit depressing. Aside from that, the conditions in which they live under add to their depression. This was a time when money was hard to make, and for them it was no different, so when looking at this and their background, it seems they are trying to improve, but are struggling.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My Questions would be:
Why did you chose to photograph this family?
What are they staring at; is something coming in the distance?
-By Danielle M.
Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
The setting is in Selma, Alabama. It is a rural area and taken outdoors during the daytime.
Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the Photograph I see what looks like a store with people going in and comming out. I see three people, one is sitting, another standing, and the last possible walking into the store. The store looks kind of old and worn out. The atmosphere looks to be sunny and nice out.
What structures are in the photograph?
The photograph contains a store with people all around. Behind the store you dont see much but trees and dirt ground which could conclued its the country or an empty village.
What is the tone of the photograph?
The photograph seems kind of laid back, no fights or arguments, just people enjoying the day. It looks like there is not much action happening aside from a man walking into the building.
1. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
This is a photograph by Walker Evans in Selma Alabama in Jan. of 1936. The setting is rural and outdoors, and the time of day seems to be daylight, maybe midday. This photograph contains a building, maybe a store with three men around it. One looks to be entering the store while the other two are sitting and standing. Looking at the store, it looks old and worn out. The atmosphere looks like its a pretty empty place with trees and grass behind it. Everything looks pretty laid back with little action aside from the man waling into the building.
1.Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s).
One question would be what inside the building, is it a store? Another question i would have is who are the people outside the building and why are they there?
1. Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photo you have selected.
Photographer- Lange, Dorothea Published- June 1936 Location- Eutaw Alabama
2. What is the setting of the photograph?
The photograph was taken in Eutaw Alabama. The setting was outdoors after a work day, and the area looks like a farm.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the photograph I see an African American male after a days of work on the farm. I also see farm land in the backround, which is probably where he works.
4. What structers are in the photograph?
There isn't much in the photograph besides the man and fields in the backround.
5. What is the tone of the photograph?
The picture does not seem hectic or fast pace, but calm and laid back. The man seems relaxed, or tired from his hard days work.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your responce the these questions. Use specifics from your responces to the other questions to support your answer.
This photograph by Lange, Dorothea was taken in June of 1936 in Eutaw Alabama. The picture was taken outdoors on a farm which looks to be a nice day. In the photograph there is a picture of a African American male after a days of work on the farm. The tone of the photo seems laid back, or relaxing. The man also looks tired possibly from working all day.
7. Write two questions you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the oppertunity to learn about the photograph or the subjects.
One question i would ask the subject in the photograph is what is his job on the farm? I would also ask the photographer why he took thsi picture and if it has any meaning to him?
1. Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photo you have selected.
Photographer- Delano, Jack Published- May 1941 Location- Greensboro, Alabama
2. What is the setting of the photograph?
The photograph was taken in Greensboro Alabama. It look to be day time and taken outdoors.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the photograph I see three African American children, two females and one male. It looks like they are outside of a house, and the male is holding onto the post on the porch.
4. What structers are in the photograph?
There is a house or some type of building behind the people.
5. What is the tone of the photograph?
The children seemed worried about somthing. Maybe somthing bad is going to happen.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your responce the these questions. Use specifics from your responces to the other questions to support your answer.
This photograph was taken by Jack Delano in May of 1941. It was taken in Greensboro Alabama outside during the daylight hours. In the photo there are people, three african american children. Two of them are girls and the other is a boy. Looking at thier facial expressions, they look worried or concerned about something. Behind the children is some type of structer or building, possibly thier home.
7. Write two questions you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the oppertunity to learn about the photograph or the subjects.
First, i would ask the people in the picture if they are worried about somthing and if so what is it? I would also ask them if the structer behind them is their house or not.
1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Evans, Walker, 1903-1945
Published: 1935 Dec.
Location: Main Street. Selma, Alabama.
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
This photograph is of the outside on the main street of Selma, Alabama. It seems like is day time, for people are walking the streets, and the lighting seems to be lighter then if if was night time. It also seems to be in a rather Urban place, since its a clothing shop, and people are making their way around, along with the stands along the side.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In this photograph there seems to be around ten people, of an older decent. You can't really see the people's faces, or emotions to clearly, but the main focus is the sign that lays over head, reading; Fixings for Men, which is said to be a clothing shop. Also in this picture there are newspaper stands, and other shops along the street, selling goods, as well as many cars parked along the side, and that’s what catches my eye when I first look at it. I think the reason it catches my eye is for the fact that it looks a bit like the streets of New York City, just with a bit less of people walking around.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This picture looks as if it was in a rather good part of Alabama. Its a business plaza, its seems, filled with many stores. Along with the stores, comes the active shoppers, which leads me to think of the place having good standing, and finances seem to be strong.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo seems light and positive. There isn't anything depressing in this picture.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
This picture if anything is the most positive of all of my choices. It seems like an average day for that time. People leaving to go to work, shops open for business, if I didn't know any better, I wouldn't even guess they were in the Great Depression or going into war. They seem fine with walking the streets, and easy going with their surroundings, which is why to me this is a light, positive living place, for business and homes.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My questions would be:
Why was this shop chosen, why not the one next to it?
Is this street the main attraction in the small town?
1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Lange, Dorothea
Published: 1936, July.
Location: Alabama black tenant farmer and part of his family.[Eutaw, Alabama]
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
This photograph is of the outside on a farm in Eutaw Alabama. It seems to be around mid afternoon, because not many people can farm in the dark. Given that it's a farm I'd have to say the location seems more rural, because from looking at the picture there doesn't seem to be many things around.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details?
In this photograph there are two people, one male and the other female. You can't really see the people's faces, because they are so set on their work of the land. You see the many rows of planting that had been done, as well as continuing on for miles.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This picture looks as if it was in a farming town of Alabama. Unlike the other photo there seems to have a lot less activity, and nothing to do, but work. It looks as if the place is the two farmers home in which they farm to place food on the table.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo looks light, but it seems to be in the middle of positive and negative. There is much to base anything on, except the condition on how the two are working, and it looks as if they have to do it, they don't choose to do it.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
Positive are hard to distinguish in this picture. There faces are down, which leads me to think that maybe they are so into their work that they enjoy it. But then you have to think, this is the Great Depression, and people work hard for the money that never seems to be brought in. So it's hard for me to decide the background for this photo.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My questions would be:
If these two people could do something else for a living would they?
Is there anyone else that helps them out in the field?
1.Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer: Delano, Jack
Published: 1941 May.
Location: African American tenant family near Greensboro, Alabama.
2.What is the setting of the photograph?
The setting of this photograph is in the outdoors, maybe close to evening. This seems to be located in Alabama, in a small home with African Americans.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details?
In this photograph there are eight people. Each seem to be of different age and all African Americans. There is the youngest, which seems to be a baby, three other young children, what seems to be two teenagers, and then two women. The clothing looks dirty, torn and old, as if they had been wearing it for weeks. The thing that catches my eye first would be what they are all staring at. You can see from where the photo is being taken, but it looks like they are waiting for something.
4.What structures are in the photograph?
This photo is the home of all the people in the picture. It looks to small to fit each on, and it also looks a bit secluded. There is also a farm in the back, which to me means, they must farm as a living. The conditions, aside from being small also seem like it is on the brink of falling down.
5.What is the tone of the photograph?
To me, this photo looks light, but also looks negative. The faces of the people are more of cold hard stares at whatever's coming. They seem unsure, and look as if nothing's going to improve, which also makes them look unhappy. So when I look at this picture I feel a bit upset of the conditions they are living in, and only wish to help them.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
The tone is something that’s more of what the photographer wants you to feel when looking at their art. To me it captured my attention. It seems like this family is helpless, and has negative expressions on their faces, which is one reason I feel the shot is a bit depressing. Aside from that, the conditions in which they live under add to their depression. This was a time when money was hard to make, and for them it was no different, so when looking at this and their background, it seems they are trying to improve, but are struggling.
7. Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s)
My Questions would be:
Why did you chose to photograph this family?
What are they staring at; is something coming in the distance?
-By Danielle M.
- Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photograph you have selected.
Photographer- Evans, WalkerPublished- 1936 Jan.
Location- Selma, Alabama
- What is the setting of the photograph?
The setting is in Selma, Alabama. It is a rural area and taken outdoors during the daytime.- Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the Photograph I see what looks like a store with people going in and comming out. I see three people, one is sitting, another standing, and the last possible walking into the store. The store looks kind of old and worn out. The atmosphere looks to be sunny and nice out.- What structures are in the photograph?
The photograph contains a store with people all around. Behind the store you dont see much but trees and dirt ground which could conclued its the country or an empty village.- What is the tone of the photograph?
The photograph seems kind of laid back, no fights or arguments, just people enjoying the day. It looks like there is not much action happening aside from a man walking into the building.1. Write a paragraph explaining your response to this question. Use specifics from your responses to the other questions to support your answer.
This is a photograph by Walker Evans in Selma Alabama in Jan. of 1936. The setting is rural and outdoors, and the time of day seems to be daylight, maybe midday. This photograph contains a building, maybe a store with three men around it. One looks to be entering the store while the other two are sitting and standing. Looking at the store, it looks old and worn out. The atmosphere looks like its a pretty empty place with trees and grass behind it. Everything looks pretty laid back with little action aside from the man waling into the building.
1.Write two questions that you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the opportunity to learn more about the photograph or / and its subject(s).
One question would be what inside the building, is it a store? Another question i would have is who are the people outside the building and why are they there?
1. Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photo you have selected.
Photographer- Lange, Dorothea
Published- June 1936
Location- Eutaw Alabama
2. What is the setting of the photograph?
The photograph was taken in Eutaw Alabama. The setting was outdoors after a work day, and the area looks like a farm.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the photograph I see an African American male after a days of work on the farm. I also see farm land in the backround, which is probably where he works.
4. What structers are in the photograph?
There isn't much in the photograph besides the man and fields in the backround.
5. What is the tone of the photograph?
The picture does not seem hectic or fast pace, but calm and laid back. The man seems relaxed, or tired from his hard days work.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your responce the these questions. Use specifics from your responces to the other questions to support your answer.
This photograph by Lange, Dorothea was taken in June of 1936 in Eutaw Alabama. The picture was taken outdoors on a farm which looks to be a nice day. In the photograph there is a picture of a African American male after a days of work on the farm. The tone of the photo seems laid back, or relaxing. The man also looks tired possibly from working all day.
7. Write two questions you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the oppertunity to learn about the photograph or the subjects.
One question i would ask the subject in the photograph is what is his job on the farm? I would also ask the photographer why he took thsi picture and if it has any meaning to him?
1. Write a complete bibliographic entry for the photo you have selected.
Photographer- Delano, Jack
Published- May 1941
Location- Greensboro, Alabama
2. What is the setting of the photograph?
The photograph was taken in Greensboro Alabama. It look to be day time and taken outdoors.
3.Describe what you see in the photograph. Include specific details.
In the photograph I see three African American children, two females and one male. It looks like they are outside of a house, and the male is holding onto the post on the porch.
4. What structers are in the photograph?
There is a house or some type of building behind the people.
5. What is the tone of the photograph?
The children seemed worried about somthing. Maybe somthing bad is going to happen.
6. Write a paragraph explaining your responce the these questions. Use specifics from your responces to the other questions to support your answer.
This photograph was taken by Jack Delano in May of 1941. It was taken in Greensboro Alabama outside during the daylight hours. In the photo there are people, three african american children. Two of them are girls and the other is a boy. Looking at thier facial expressions, they look worried or concerned about something. Behind the children is some type of structer or building, possibly thier home.
7. Write two questions you might ask the photographer or the subjects of the picture if you had the oppertunity to learn about the photograph or the subjects.
First, i would ask the people in the picture if they are worried about somthing and if so what is it? I would also ask them if the structer behind them is their house or not.
- By Dana D.